Add 21/9 and 16/18
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 16/18
21/9 + 16/18 is 29/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
21/9 = 21 × 2/9 × 2 = 42/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
16/18 = 16 × 1/18 × 1 = 16/18 - Add the two like fractions:
42/18 + 16/18 = 42 + 16/18 = 58/18 - 58/18 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 21/9 + 16/18 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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